Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
The Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are overwhelmingly well-received, with users praising their excellent sound quality, secure fit, and strong noise cancellation. Many reviewers highlight the comfortable over-ear hooks that keep the buds in place during workouts, as well as the impressive battery life and seamless connectivity with iPhones. A few users mention discomfort for small ears or with glasses, and one criticizes the extra cost for a wall plug, but these are minor compared to the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Secure fit for workouts
- Strong noise cancellation
- Impressive battery life
- Comfortable over-ear hooks
Cons
- Uncomfortable for small ears
- Uncomfortable with glasses
- Extra cost for wall plug
- Not loud enough
- No EQ control
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Durability concerns
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 10 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hours | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Beats App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.